Photo Source: A fire broke out in a unit at Block 309, Clementi Ave 4 on Jul 31, 2026 from Facebook/SCDF On 31 July 2026, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted at about 11.10pm to a fire in an eighth-floor unit at Block 309 Clementi Avenue 4. Firefighters arrived to find the living […]
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Photo Source: Bundit Pradabsoo A tragic bar fire in Bangkok has placed fire safety compliance back in the public spotlight. According to CNA coverage, at least 27 people were killed after a fire broke out at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok. CNA also reported that Thai police were looking into whether
SINGAPORE – From 1 January 2027, Singapore will shorten the permitted use period for timber scaffolds from nine months to three months. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) introduced the change to reduce scaffold fire risks on construction sites, particularly where combustible timber materials remain on-site for prolonged periods and where hot works such as welding,
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Fire does not care who owns the building. When a fire breaks out, the consequences are rarely limited to one room, one tenant or one business. The damage can spread across operations, disrupt supply chains, threaten lives and weaken public confidence. That is why fire protection should never be seen as a narrow compliance issue.
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